Edward G. Staback (July 2, 1937 – November 19, 2022) was an American politician who served as a member of the

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, representing the 115th District from 1985 to 2012. A Democrat, Staback also served on the

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Board of Commissioners in 2015.

Early life and education

Staback was born on July 2, 1937, in

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, the son of Irene (née Zipay) and Adolph Staback. He graduated from Saint Patrick's High School in 1955 and earned a

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degree in business economics from King's College in 1959.

Political career

Staback was first elected to represent the 115th District in the

in 1984. He served a total of fourteen terms in the House before retiring in 2012. In 2015, Staback was chosen to fill a vacancy on the

Board of Commissioners left by the resignation of

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. He was sworn in on March 13, 2015. He chose not to seek re-election in November and his term expired in January 2016.

Personal life and death

Staback died on November 19, 2022, at the age of 85, while on a hunting trip, in

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, with his son.

References

External links

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Edward Staback (Democrat)
official PA House website
Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Edward Staback
official Party website {{DEFAULTSORT:Staback, Edward 1937 births 2022 deaths 21st-century American politicians Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives People from Olyphant, Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Commissioners (Pennsylvania)